Section 43 POCSO: Public awareness about Act

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

Section 43 POCSO at a Glance

Section 43 POCSO requires the Central Government and every State Government to publicise POCSO widely through television, radio, and print media at regular intervals. It also requires periodic training for government officers, police officers, and other concerned persons on implementing the Act.

Section 43 POCSO Bare Act Text

43. Public awareness about Act.

The Central Government and every State Government, shall take all measures to ensure that—

(a) the provisions of this Act are given wide publicity through media including the television, radio and the print media at regular intervals to make the general public, children as well as their parents and guardians aware of the provisions of this Act;

(b) the officers of the Central Government and the State Governments and other concerned persons (including the police officers) are imparted periodic training on the matters relating to the implementation of the provisions of the Act.

Section 43 POCSO in Simple Words

Section 43 POCSO places a mandatory obligation on both the Central Government and every State Government to spread awareness of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and to train officials responsible for its implementation. Both the Central Government and every State Government must take all measures to fulfil the two requirements in clauses (a) and (b).

Under Section 43(a) POCSO, the Central Government and every State Government must ensure that the provisions of POCSO are given wide publicity through media, including television, radio, and the print media, at regular intervals. This publicity is meant to make the general public, children, and the children's parents and guardians aware of the provisions of the Act.

Under Section 43(b) POCSO, the Central Government and every State Government must ensure that the officers of the Central Government and the State Governments and other concerned persons, including police officers, are given periodic training on matters relating to the implementation of the provisions of POCSO.

When Section 43 POCSO Applies

  • The Central Government and every State Government must take all measures to carry out the duties in Section 43 POCSO.
  • Under Section 43(a) POCSO, the provisions of POCSO must be given wide publicity through media, including television, radio, and print media, at regular intervals.
  • The publicity under Section 43(a) POCSO is aimed at making the general public, children, and the children's parents and guardians aware of the provisions of POCSO.
  • Under Section 43(b) POCSO, officers of the Central Government and the State Governments and other concerned persons, including police officers, must be given periodic training on matters relating to the implementation of the provisions of POCSO.

Example of Section 43 POCSO

A State Government runs a campaign at regular intervals on television, radio and in newspapers, explaining POCSO to the general public, children, and their parents and guardians, as Section 43(a) POCSO requires. It also holds periodic training on implementing POCSO for its officers and police officers, such as Sanjay and Fatima, as Section 43(b) POCSO requires.

FAQs on Section 43 POCSO

What is Section 43 POCSO?▼

Section 43 POCSO requires the Central Government and every State Government to take all measures to give wide publicity to the provisions of POCSO through media at regular intervals. It also requires both levels of government to ensure periodic training for government officers, police officers, and other concerned persons on implementing the Act.

Which governments share the responsibility under Section 43 POCSO?▼

Both the Central Government and every State Government share the responsibility under Section 43 POCSO. Both must take all measures to ensure wide publicity and periodic training.

Which media channels and groups of people are named in Section 43(a) POCSO?▼

Television, radio, and print media are named in Section 43(a) POCSO for giving wide publicity at regular intervals. The groups to be made aware of the Act's provisions are the general public, children, and the children's parents and guardians.

Who must receive periodic training under Section 43(b) POCSO?▼

Officers of the Central Government, officers of the State Governments, and other concerned persons, including police officers, must receive periodic training under Section 43(b) POCSO. The training covers matters relating to the implementation of the provisions of POCSO.

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Sources: Bare Act Text, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (India Code) ·